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The Herald understands the people living in the home were linked to the HFK gang.
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"We heard the ceiling creaking. Then in a split second it all happened."
Covid: A patient in their 50s has died, 62 community cases
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No more pavlovas! Kiwis queue for last-minute Christmas lunch items
It could be back to the drawing board for Kiwis who haven't started their shop yet.
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Holiday season warning, where NZ's Omicron cases are coming from
Most Omicron cases in New Zealand have come via the UK.
'Jacinda, I called 111 for our safety': Cafe owner's plea after death threats
An unvaccinated customer turned away from a Kawakawa cafe launched a campaign of abuse.
Suspected drownings: Shock after two water incidents in just a few hours
One investigation is underway, while search for 18-year-old man continues.
Third body retrieved from Wellington's water in four days
Police are making inquiries into the deaths on behalf of the coroner.
Covid: 56 new community cases, 4 cases at the border
As community infections stabilise, more cases of Omicron are caught at the border.
Upper Hutt City council will require vaccine passes for all council facilities after case found in Wellington
It comes a day after Covid-19 was discovered in the Wellington region.
'My idea of bringing some love': Wizard wants to run for local mayor
The Wizard says he will run for Christchurch mayor in next year's local body elections.
'Covid doesn't care about Christmas': Iwi prepare for virus spread
Iwi in Taranaki are getting whānau ready for the spread of Covid-19 as local cases grow.
'We don't qualify:' ICU nurse's residency issue may force her to move
Immigration NZ has received more than 10,000 applications for the one-off Resident Visa.
SME sales climb back up for the second month in a row - Xero survey
SME sales up after country exited lockdown, Xero survey finds.
Pooches allowed on Wellington's cable car permanently after successful trial
There's only been one accident to date which was swiftly cleaned up in minutes.
Dreaming of a green Christmas? Wellingtonians produce 1000 tonnes of festive rubbish
The amount of extra rubbish in January is the equivalent weight of 76 double decker buses.
Guilty: Man admits bashing police dog, denies he used hammer
Offender says he was afraid of the police dog and that's why he lashed out.
Former doctor and hobby farmer admits animal neglect
Inspectors found dead chickens and deer.
Break through! City Rail Link tunnel machine completes 7-month dig
Giant machine breaks through at Aotea Station this morning.
Tragic cocktail: Motorcyclist dies hours after Limp Bizkit gig
Reenen De Bruin had MDMA, cannabis and alcohol in his system.
New things to do in NZ this summer: Wairarapa
Summer is sorted at Wairarapa with an exciting new line up or tourist attractions.
A Capital Letter: We need a new opening date for Transmission Gully
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport agency cannot be allowed to shy away from announcing a new date.
Let's Get Wellington Moving gets spades in the ground - at just two sites
The construction progress is underwhelming but a "spade is a spade".
$80m rip-off: Fraudster jailed eight years after rich-listers left out of pocket
Kelly Tonkin's confession to staff: 'There are no innocent explanations.'
Crewman admits leaving vessel's bridge before collision
Crewman left bridge to make some food and wake skipper.
Children eligible for Covid jabs - parents put at ease, more students to return to school
From January 17, children aged 5 to 11 will be able to be vaccinated against Covid.
Luxury travel: Landing at Minaret Station Alpine Lodge
The ultimate in luxury, Minaret Station Alpine Lodge is an experience you'll never forget.
Māori/Pasifika child vaccine rates 'will outstrip Pākehā'
Vaccination for those aged between 5-11 is expected to start by the end of January.
Bystanders foil cash snatch
The deportee offender from Australia will be sentenced in February.
Kiwis' Xmas supermarket splurge: 208 tonnes of ham, 2 million fruit mince pies, 500,000 crackers
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Local Focus: South Taranaki company taking menopause supplements to Oz
MenoMe is exporting menopause-symptom supplements to Australia.